Synopsis
Dreams never expire but sometimes they are deferred. The film follows the talented and gregarious soul singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B band "Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings." In the most challenging year of her life, Sharon Jones confronts pancreatic cancer. As she struggles to find her health and voice again, the film intimately uncovers the mind and spirit of a powerful woman determined to regain the explosive singing career that eluded her for 50 years.
Scores
Overall Score
37.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.8%
Review Aggregate
85.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 54 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, uplifting, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotupliftingemotionalgrittydarktragicfunnyfamily-friendlyhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count54
Rotten Tomatoes audience score88.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes714
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $120,880 | $158,000 |
| International | 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $120,880 | $158,000 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $60,440 | $79,000 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,490,000 | $1,947,554 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $1,519,000 | $1,985,460 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,308,000 | $1,709,665 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $3,692,000 | $4,825,752 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $60,440 | $79,000 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $8,129,880 | $10,626,430 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $250,000 (est) | $326,771 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $97,000 (est) | $126,787 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $325,000 | $424,802 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $457,000 | $597,337 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $50,000 | $65,354 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $1,179,000 | $1,541,051 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $6,950,880 | $9,085,379 |
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